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Datt Mamon

1:43

I've been putting Elly out there every day because I don't have many good options as SS, am wondering if you think he's still a capable choice

Paul Sporer

1:43

The Ks caught up to him as suspected. He still delivers fantasy juice (HR/SB) but he's homerless in his L20 w/a .160 AVG so I understand anyone looking to replace him over these last couple wks. Still love him for next yr

Guest

1:44

I can't believe it but I'm planning to sit Carroll tonight. Steals don't matter to me at all anymore, homers are my main category need, and he's at a tough park (Citi) vs a lefty (even Lucchesi, whoa how about that name coming back)

Paul Sporer

1:45

Totally get it and ppl need to play to their standings entirely at this juncture even if it means benching studs like Carroll in certain spots

shane

1:45

any hope that kris bryant can deliver any value for the ROS?

Paul Sporer

1:45

I'm a sucker for him and he still has the best hitter's park ever as his home!

Pete Crow-Armstong

1:45

Am i worth a UTIL roster spot in H2H playoffs over a Willi Castro or Davis Schneider.

Paul Sporer

1:46

Sure, I'm OK taking the shot. We'll see if the Ks stifle him in his cup of coffee, but he also had 20 HR/37 SB in AA/AAA so there's potential heat there

Paul

1:46

Concerns about Snell against LA tonight or you locking him in?

Paul Sporer

1:46

Always concerns v. LAD, especially given Snell's shaky control, but I'm still starting him in most spots (ratio protectors can sit for sure)

BILL

1:47

Know he's back in the starting lineup today, but how worried should I be about Goodman's playing time in COL.... he sat 2 straight ahead of today now that KB is back...

Paul Sporer

1:47

I'd be worried, his PT will likely be inconsistent down the stretch

shane

1:47

Berrios and Rodon a toss up to you? ie should the better match ups be used? not that rodon has done much but i feel like berrios numbers are often a mirage

Paul Sporer

1:47

Yes, I'd fully play matchups b/w those 2

Chip

1:47

Is Eloy not very good?

Paul Sporer

1:49

I think he's certainly better than this year's 106 wRC+ but he's super frustrating to roster. Injuries are usually the issue for him (as was the case again this yr) and I still think he's a 40 HR/.300 AVG potential at his very best, but are we ever going to get that very best as we saw hinted in the 2020 short yr? Poisonous situation in Chicago could also be hampering him and the others so I'm not fully out, but as a big Eloy proponent coming into the year, I'll need a pretty solid discount to buy back in next year

Joey

1:50

Start 2: Lindor v Gallen, Adames v Braxton Garrett, or Tovar v Taillon at Coors? Side note, why was Tovar demoted to 6th?

Paul Sporer

1:51

The return of KB and overall struggles of Tovar likely were the driving forces behind the lineup demotion. I think I got Lindor/Adames despite Tovar having the best matchup in the best venue bc I think the talent of the other 2 is enough to just roll w/them, even in tougher matchups

Paul

1:51

Who wins this in a 30 team dynasty league: Corbin Carroll for Sandy Alcantara, Riley Greene and Dylan Crews?

Paul Sporer

1:52

No obvious winner here which is what you want from trades. So much up in the air for the person getting the trio, but the upside remains massive to hit big on cashing in Carroll. Meanwhile the Carroll buyer is probably feeling great even if the trio does well bc they got a cornerstone piece for quite some time. Solid deal overall

Nico

1:53

Would you be throwing Harrison today?? I feel like yes but I am also hanging onto leads in ERA and WHIP.

Paul Sporer

1:54

Think we gotta roll w/him given this matchup. Always scary w/poor command arms, but if you can't start him v. CLE, he probably shouldn't be on the roster

RAGBRAI

1:58

Though highly improbable, it is still possible that three NLC teams make the playoffs. If so it that one of the big stories of the year?

Paul Sporer

1:58

It'd be MASSIVE!!! Hell, even them getting 2 is a big upset v. expectations

Tony

1:58

What are you feelings on CES? Streaky hitter or will he be a guy you are targeting for power next year?

Paul Sporer

1:59

Both! I find a lot of power hitters can be susceptible to more streakiness than your average player but I still love CES in Cincy and don't think he'll be super expensive next year

The price of Reds will go up on the whole, but there should still be some affordable ones and I'll be buying for sure... just not Wil Myers again

Guest

2:00

Start clevinger tonight?

Paul Sporer

2:00

Yeah, he's always scary, but gotta run v. KC

Galaxy brain moment

2:00

Hey Paul, am I overthinking it benching Strider today? In a QS league with capped game starts (I can get there with a Quantrill or similar level streams against bad offenses), and Strider is coming off an illness so I'm worried his durability and/or stuff are impacted. Plus Philly offense is elite at home

Paul Sporer

2:01

Gotta run Strider. I understand the recent blip and his illness, but I just can't bench him v. anyone in good conscience

B'ryce Hammer

2:01

How hilarious would it be if the Yankees somehow claw back and win a wild card spot with their shell of a team? Only 7 back! LOL

Paul Sporer

2:03

It'd be kind of hilarious. 7 is starting to look like a big number at this juncture, but they have 6 v. TOR and only Boston is tied w/them. Compared to SD who are 8 back but have 3 teams in front of them. At this point, teams between you & the last spot are almost as important as the # of games back

2:03

Tyler O'Neil droppable in a keeper league? Would have to be ~top 240 to be kept

Paul Sporer

2:03

I'm not the biggest O'Neill guy but he still feels like a Top 240 type for me

Must-stash

2:04

Are you rooting for Braves/Jays so we can get Spencer Strider vs. Davis Schneider? Is there a better mustache battle?!

Paul Sporer

2:04

Get me and my dirtstache behind home plate for that matchup to complete the festivities!!

I saw some Schneider shirts on Twitter over the weekend and really want one, but can't find where to buy one online